New collaborative research conducted by The AA and TyreSafe paints a concerning picture of tyre safety on UK roads, revealing a significant gap between drivers' perceived knowledge of tyre maintenance, legal requirements and penalties. The joint studies, surveying over 22,000 respondents in May and July, highlight widespread ignorance of severe fines and … [Read more...]
Retail
Behold the Bentley Continental S1 BEV
Lunaz proudly marks the 70th anniversary of the Bentley Continental S1 with a world first — the electrified Bentley Continental S1 by James Young. One of only 13 examples ever created by the famed coachbuilder, this unique commission has undergone a 5,000-hour restoration and now features an entirely electric powertrain — making it the only James … [Read more...]
Time to reset you driving skill this month
To help road users drive confidently during dark conditions when the clocks go-back this month and prevent any potential problems such as headlight glare, dazzling, and low visibility, here are some tips from Dick Lovett dealership. 1.Clean your windows and mirrors—and switch your rear-view mirror into ‘night mode’ Even though this is still hugely … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Skoda Kodiaq vRS
Making the right car at the right time is an objective all manufacturers aim to achieve but do not always reach and the 21st century has been decades of decisions and, generally, success for Skoda. After producing some of the ropiest cars sold across Europe in second half of the 20th century, Skoda became part of the massive Volkswagen Group in 1991 and … [Read more...]
Unexpected repairs hitting older cars
With the average age of UK cars now at an all-time high of nearly 10 years old, new research from the RAC has found four-in-10 drivers (39%) have had their main vehicle off the road for a day or more due to unplanned repairs in the last 12 months. While a third of these drivers (32%) were without their cars for no more than a day, this meant most (68%) had … [Read more...]
Some EV running costs falling with newcomers
The typical annual running cost for an electric vehicle is £369 less than a petrol car excluding initial price and public charging, according to new research from Compare the Market. The research, which analyses the price of insurance, fuel, road taxes and MOT costs, shows that the average annual cost of running an EV in June 2025 was £1,351 compared with … [Read more...]
Wall of words barrier to drivers
A new study found that popular car manuals take longer to read than some favourite books. Reading the owner’s manual for a car is essential for safety, but currently 56% of drivers say they’ve never read the manual for ANY vehicle they have driven This may be down to the size of car manuals, with new research revealing certain manuals would … [Read more...]
Toyota on verge of WRC 2025 title
Toyota Gazoo Racing can seal the WRC manufacturers’ crown at Central European Rally 16 – 19 October as Sébastien Ogier and Elfyn Evans resume their two-point drivers’ title fight on asphalt. Toyota holds a 125-point lead over Hyundai and will clinch a fifth straight manufacturers' title in Passau if it avoids being outscored by more than five … [Read more...]
Logistics industry strengthens fight against freight crime
As freight crime incidents continue to affect operators nationwide, business group Logistics UK has formed a partnership with TAPA EMEA, the Transported Asset Protection Association’s Europe, Middle East & Africa region, to help build information sharing and resilience across the logistics industry. “The safety and security of our members’ staff while … [Read more...]
Long term costs challenging to fleets
Total cost of ownership is the biggest challenge facing UK fleets, shows the new Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer. It was named by 48% almost of respondents in this new research – a jump from 31% when the same question was asked last year. Other challenges included implementing alternative energy strategies (46%), inducing more responsible driving … [Read more...]
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